WHO EPI-WIN Webinar: defining cases of meningococcal disease: a public health tool for outbreak prevention and control

The new WHO guidance on standard case definitions of meningococcal disease and bacterial meningitis has been published. It illustrates key recommendations for their use for routine and outbreak surveillance.

Objectives

• To illustrate the public health implications of the WHO-recommended framework on the use of these case definitions at the community and health facility level, including their application in humanitarian emergencies,
• To engage national health authorities and international partners in a discussion on strategies for effectively disseminating and implementing WHO guidance, including in hard-to-reach, marginalized communities where the disease burden is highest.

Speakers

Introduction of EPI-WIN, housekeeping, introduction to topic and speakers and slido: EPI-WIN Science and Knowledge Translation, WHO Headquarters

Opening remarks: Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO Headquarters

New WHO standard case definitions of meningococcal disease and bacterial meningitis: an overview: Nicolo’ Binello, WHO Headquarters

Panel discussion: Disseminating and implementing WHO guidance for routine and outbreak surveillance, including during humanitarian emergencies 

• Monica Rull, Médecins sans Frontières
• Joshua Ofoli, WHO Country Office, Nigeria
• Emmanuel Eze, Nigeria CDC
• Katya Fernandez, WHO Headquarters

Closing: EPI-WIN Science and Knowledge Translation, WHO Headquarters